August 20, 2024
U.S. Sen. Todd Young discusses immigration reform, pessimism in politics at NWI Forum luncheon
"We've got to secure the southern border, but we can't use that as an excuse not to reform our highly-dysfunctional legal immigration system," Sen. Young told Northwest Indiana Forum President & CEO Heather Ennis.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2024
National Consumer Price Index drops below 3 percent. Prices slightly lower across Midwest
In July, the national Consumer Price Index fell slightly below 3 percent for the first time since 2021.
Read MoreAugust 20, 2024
Indiana revenues begin fiscal year mostly on target, though sales taxes continue to lag
Indiana started off its new fiscal year on a positive note, collecting two percent more revenue than its spending plan expected as it begins the second year of its budget cycle.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2024
Chamber: Indiana needs a statewide water plan to avoid conflicts over development
A new report by the Chamber says there’s plenty of water in Indiana right now, but with central Indiana growing and proposed development in other parts of the state — there may not be enough to meet demand in the future.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2024
Indiana law requiring stricter age verification for adult websites now in effect
A new Indiana law that requires websites with adult content to have stricter age verification is now in effect — weeks after a federal judge previously put it on hold.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2024
Indiana's unemployment rate continues its streak, worsens for fourth straight month
Indiana’s unemployment rate worsened slightly in July — a trend that has continued over the last four months. New preliminary data shows a significant increase in the unemployment rate from this time last year.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2024
Where does nuclear waste go? An important question as Indiana welcomes small reactors
At most nuclear power plants today, the waste — also called spent fuel — stays on the property where it was created.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2024
McCormick unveils $600 million tax relief plan, aimed at helping address property tax spikes
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick unveiled a $600 million tax relief plan Thursday, aimed at helping address sharp spikes in property tax bills.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2024
Spartz answers town hall questions about staff treatment and airport gun arrest
As Republican US Congresswoman Victoria Spartz runs for re-election in the 5th District, she’s appearing at a series of town halls across her district. In Muncie on Monday night, Spartz was surprised by some of the questions asked.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2024
All three lieutenant governor candidates criticize current state policy at debate
All three candidates for Indiana's lieutenant governor at a debate Tuesday weren’t shy about criticizing current Republican state government leadership.
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